New Report Highlights NHL Department of Player Safety's Bias Against the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the talk about Brendan Gallagher's expected suspension, there has been a renewed focus on how inconsistent the NHL's Department of Player Safety has been with regard to the number of games and severity of hits, especially since it was reported that Gallagher would be receiving less than 5 games.

Now, Jeff Veillette has shown that the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins are among the top teams who are suspended, and it isn't close.

The report has the Toronto Maple Leafs at the top of the list, despite their reputation as a 'soft' team.

Fans immediately called out George Parros, the head of the Department of Player Safety, for the bias that could have come from his playing days. Parros was a member of the Montreal Canadiens, so fans were quick to point out that it makes sense for him to have a bias against the Leafs and the Bruins.

For instance, Jason Spezza will get more games for his hit against the Winnipeg Jets as a first-time offender than Gallagher, a member of Parros' former team, will get for a direct headshot.

As seen on House of Hockey - "BREAKING: NHL Department of Player Safety Exposed For Biased Decisions"